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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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